Executive Summary on Adult-Use Cannabis Read more
“History is clear,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, co-chair of the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus. “When antisemitism is tolerated, it turns deadly. What starts as silence or complicity ends in violence and terror. Our hearts go out to Boulder and to Jews everywhere whose sense of safety has once again been shattered.” Read more
Supporting Magee Hospital’s Nurses and Advanced Practitioners, New Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect June 5, Senior Farmers Market Vouchers Update and more Read more
Pittsburgh's Hospitals Speak Out in Support of Medicaid, Standing Against Antisemitism and Hate, and more! Read more
Voting Resources for Election Day, The Voting Rights Protection Act, Senate Republicans Halt Recreational Cannabis and more Read more
House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill, Attacks on Trans Athletes, Lessons From the Storm and Outage, Prohibiting Price Gouging During Local Disaster Emergencies & more Read more
I am writing regarding the prolonged power outage following the severe storm on April 29, 2025. While I recognize the storm was extraordinary, the duration and scale of the outage — in some cases lasting up to a week — raise serious concerns about Duquesne Light’s readiness and resilience. Read more
"This is a victory for common sense, public health and communities who have paid the highest price under prohibition," said state Rep. Dan Frankel, who chairs the House Health Committee. "We cannot allow the missteps of other states to stop us from ending the harmful policies of cannabis prohibition. Instead, we have the opportunity to chart a new course that protects public health and benefits Pennsylvanians whether they use cannabis or not." Read more
Reps. Rick Krajewski, D-Phila., and Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, officially introduced long-awaited legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania — a bold, thoughtful proposal designed to center public health, repair communities harmed by prohibition, and create a stable, sustainable market. Read more
Read about my reaction to the ADL’s 2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, the Holocaust Remembrance in Harrisburg, and check out my satellite office with Sen. Jay Costa Read more
“These numbers are deeply upsetting, but they are not surprising. Jewish Pennsylvanians have been raising the alarm about the growing wave of antisemitism for years — and now another year of data confirms just how urgent the crisis is,” said Frankel. “As antisemitism continues its rise in our schools, places of worship, and our communities, we cannot afford to stand by — we must take action to stop its spread.” Read more
Learn more about the Black Maternal Health Policy Committee Hearing, Schenley Park Visitor Center Remodel and community events! Read more
Learn more about the newest member of the House, reintroducing the Anti-Hate Crime legislative package, and funding for improvements to the South Craig Street corridor Read more
“No one should ever feel unsafe because of who they are, where they come from, or how they look, love, or pray,” said Frankel. “With this legislative package, Pennsylvania has the opportunity to stand up for our most vulnerable neighbors and recognize the deep harm hate crimes inflict—not just on individuals, but on entire communities.” Read more
“South Craig Street is home to so much creative energy – in the arts and sciences, in industry and innovation, and in multicultural restaurants and events that bring us together in the best possible ways,” Frankel said. “The new funding will allow us to continue revitalizing this unique corridor to attract new visitors, boost foot traffic for area businesses and expand welcoming public spaces for commuters, students and entrepreneurs to connect and thrive.” Read more
Read my latest e-newsletter to learn more about protecting trans kids and their families, and workers from secondhand smoke, community events and voting resources for the May election. Read more
Protecting the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania, Protecting Teen’s Mental Health Funding, Honoring the Wives and Families of Vietnam Veterans and more. Read more
“No patient should ever have to hear that they’ve maxed out their coverage when they still have months of treatment ahead,” said House Health Committee Majority Chairman Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, who sponsored the bill banning lifetime limits on coverage for essential benefits. “Our bill package would ensure that regardless of attacks on consumer protections by Washington politicians, Pennsylvanians can rely on their insurance coverage when they need it most.” Read more
Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients, Bipartisan Bill to Attract Health Care Workers to Rural PA Passes House & more Read more
“When hospitals and clinics in rural areas can’t hire enough health care workers, entire communities suffer,” said Frankel, D-Allegheny. "Patients shouldn’t have to drive long distances just to see a doctor or receive emergency care. This bill prioritizes the people who make health care possible – our frontline providers – so they can continue serving the communities that need them most.” Read more
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